Kawila
Kawila (Thai: กาวิละ, Kāvila, Northern Thai: , 31 October 1742 – 1816), also known as Phra Boromrachathibodi (Thai: พระบรมราชาธิบดี), was the Northern Thai ruler of the Chiangmai Kingdom and the founder of the Chetton dynasty. Originating from Lampang, Kawila arose to become the ruler of Chiangmai appointed by King Rama I as a tributary ruler. Kawila had a great role in the transfer of Lanna (modern Northern Thailand) from Burmese rule to Siamese domination and the rebuilding of Chiangmai as the center of Lanna.
| Kawila พระเจ้ากาวิละ | |
|---|---|
Portrait of Kawila | |
| Ruler of Lampang | |
| Reign | 1774–1782 |
| Predecessor | Chaikaew |
| Successor | Khamsom |
| Ruler of Chiang Mai | |
| Reign | 1782–1816 |
| Predecessor | Bunma |
| Successor | Thammalangka |
| Born | 31 October 1742 |
| Died | unknown date in 1816 |
| House | Chet Ton dynasty |
| Father | Prince Keaw |
| Mother | Princess Chantadevi |
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